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Red Brook Harbor

January
9
Favorite Destinations, history, Kingman Yacht Center
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Where Does the Name “Cataumet” Come From?

If you’ve ever wondered how Cataumet got its name, the answer goes way back—long before Bourne was a town, or even Massachusetts was a colony. The name Cataumet comes from the Wampanoag (Algonquian) language, spoken by the Native people who lived here for centuries. Historians don’t agree on every detail,... Continue reading
June
2
history, Kingman Yacht Center
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Shipbuilding on Red Brook Harbor During the War of 1812

During the War of 1812 Red Brook Harbor, then known as Pocasset Harbor, was the site of significant shipbuilding activity, particularly for smaller vessels that could navigate coastal waters. These ships were valuable for coastal defense, commerce, and in some cases, privateering (government-sanctioned private ships that could capture enemy merchant... Continue reading
November
13
history
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The Boatbuilding History at Kingman Yacht Center

We’ve talked with the old-timers and pored through history books and periodicals to learn the real story of boatbuilding on Red Brook Harbor, much of it dating back into the 1800's. But when it comes to Kingman it’s somewhat confusing. Here’s what we’ve got: Our boatyard’s founder, T. Barry Kingman,... Continue reading

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